VAWA, Part 20

[Demise 1,269]

15 minutes ago, Blunt said:

So what did you send and how did you approach it ? How did the letter go ? Please analyze it for me ,am facing same thing ..

I added everything else I could with both of our names or with common address, pointed them back to evidence previously submitted, pointed them to a previously submitted and approved I-130 and some evidence there like a letter from the landlord, basically said their arguments were complete BS in slightly more polite words ("I disagree with the assertion that..."). I wasn't able to get our tax transcripts because IRS was closed due to Corona so I gave them what I had - the cover page from a NYS tax return check, print out from Turbotax, complete bank statements with the tax returns distinguished, with an explanation in the letter that IRS is closed and I hope that this will be enough in light of the circumstances.

 

Basically everything that I submitted was as follows:

 

• Initial application:
  • I-360
  • Self-affidavit / cover letter
  • Copy of ex's US passport
  • Copy of I-130 approval notice
  • Affidavits from friends and family including ex's father (originally written for the I-130)
  • Marriage certificate
  • Copy of photographs
  • Copies of our driver licenses
  • Copy of joint tax return (unsigned, got it from turbotax)
  • A few months of joint bank statements showing that I was the only one working and that my ex stole money from me
• RFE
  • Another cover letter
  • Complete bank statements covering the period we lived together with the following items distinguished:
    • Rent payments
    • Bill payments
    • My wages
    • Transfers to or from my ex
    • Transfers from ex's father
    • Payments for ex's student loans
    • Tax return payments
  • Cover page from NYS tax return check
  • Receipts for wedding and engagement rings
  • Receipts for various gifts
  • Prior I-130 RFE (similarly they questioned the bona fides of the marriage)
  • Request for a bona fide marriage exemption
  • Copy of receipt notice for a FOIA I filed for my I-130, which was unlikely to be processed by the time the RFE is due
  • College transcripts showing classes we had together
  • Print out from Turbotax showing that the taxes were filed, processed, and issued, matching the amounts on the previously submitted tax returns

[Blunt 167]

38 minutes ago, Demise said:

I added everything else I could with both of our names or with common address, pointed them back to evidence previously submitted, pointed them to a previously submitted and approved I-130 and some evidence there like a letter from the landlord, basically said their arguments were complete BS in slightly more polite words ("I disagree with the assertion that..."). I wasn't able to get our tax transcripts because IRS was closed due to Corona so I gave them what I had - the cover page from a NYS tax return check, print out from Turbotax, complete bank statements with the tax returns distinguished, with an explanation in the letter that IRS is closed and I hope that this will be enough in light of the circumstances.

 

Basically everything that I submitted was as follows:

 

• Initial application:
  • I-360
  • Self-affidavit / cover letter
  • Copy of ex's US passport
  • Copy of I-130 approval notice
  • Affidavits from friends and family including ex's father (originally written for the I-130)
  • Marriage certificate
  • Copy of photographs
  • Copies of our driver licenses
  • Copy of joint tax return (unsigned, got it from turbotax)
  • A few months of joint bank statements showing that I was the only one working and that my ex stole money from me
• RFE
  • Another cover letter
  • Complete bank statements covering the period we lived together with the following items distinguished:
    • Rent payments
    • Bill payments
    • My wages
    • Transfers to or from my ex
    • Transfers from ex's father
    • Payments for ex's student loans
    • Tax return payments
  • Cover page from NYS tax return check
  • Receipts for wedding and engagement rings
  • Receipts for various gifts
  • Prior I-130 RFE (similarly they questioned the bona fides of the marriage)
  • Request for a bona fide marriage exemption
  • Copy of receipt notice for a FOIA I filed for my I-130, which was unlikely to be processed by the time the RFE is due
  • College transcripts showing classes we had together
  • Print out from Turbotax showing that the taxes were filed, processed, and issued, matching the amounts on the previously submitted tax returns

Ohh thanks so much ..as for me I didn’t have social security all through the time we married so am limited to many things ..I wrote that out in my self affidavit again ..so I hope I get positive news ..

[dreamer1 320]

3 hours ago, Demise said:

I am speechless.

Congratulations 🎊🎉💃🏻

[Ana FL 242]

Infopass question.. 

I called USCIS to schedule an infopass and the lady said someone from uscis is going to call me back in 8 business days to schedule it. Is that normal? 

[Kely 70]

1 hour ago, Ana FL said:

Infopass question.. 

I called USCIS to schedule an infopass and the lady said someone from uscis is going to call me back in 8 business days to schedule it. Is that normal? 

Yes, that's normal

[Keepinghope 32]

On 11/9/2020 at 3:43 PM, dreamer1 said:

Also,  I never got a prima facia. So yes, prima facia is helpful to get assistance with some public safety net programs but NOT an indicator of ultimate approval or denial 

 

local office NJ, 🙏🏼 

🙏🏼 Thank you for this!! I’m a Dec2019 filer, I never got a prima facia and I’ve been so worried so this right here gives me hope. 
Congrats girl!!! This is the start of the best

[Sparkle✨ 372]

I’m wondering if our abusers can access our immigration records via Freedom of information act. Much as VAWA is confidential, can they use an attorney to request records?

[dreamer1 320]

2 hours ago, Ana FL said:

Infopass question.. 

I called USCIS to schedule an infopass and the lady said someone from uscis is going to call me back in 8 business days to schedule it. Is that normal? 

Why are you setting up an info pass? If you don’t mind me asking. 
I am just wondering what should I prepare next

[dreamer1 320]

39 minutes ago, Keepinghope said:

🙏🏼 Thank you for this!! I’m a Dec2019 filer, I never got a prima facia and I’ve been so worried so this right here gives me hope. 
Congrats girl!!! This is the start of the best

I get it, I was low key worried as well at times but then kept my cool and listened to everyone here and my lawyer 🙏🏼
 

hell yea! This is the start of the best! It is a really strange feeling! 

[Ana FL 242]

25 minutes ago, dreamer1 said:

Why are you setting up an info pass? If you don’t mind me asking. 
I am just wondering what should I prepare next

My EAD under my I-360 case is showing as delivered to my old address but the owner there says they didn’t receive anything. So I’m trying to set up an infopass to make sure they can update my address(already mailed the change of address 2 time to Vermont). But they called me back and said there are no infopasses available at my field office, told me to try calling again next week.  

[dreamer1 320]

30 minutes ago, Ana FL said:

My EAD under my I-360 case is showing as delivered to my old address but the owner there says they didn’t receive anything. So I’m trying to set up an infopass to make sure they can update my address(already mailed the change of address 2 time to Vermont). But they called me back and said there are no infopasses available at my field office, told me to try calling again next week.  

 

oh... that is a headache. How long ago did  you move?

I moved about 3 moths ago as well, updated my address with AR 11, however, I think mine will likely go to my lawyer... hope that is where they send it, just easier that way. 

[Sandra G. 5,043]

On 11/7/2020 at 6:21 AM, Sidosky said:

Good Morning awesome Family.

 

I have been a silent reader here for about 3 years. With the grace of God and helps from here, my I-360 was approved. I was waiting on I-485 approval as I thought my I-485 was held in abeyance. Unfortunately, after waiting for three years, USCIS told me the previous I-485 filed by my abusive spouse had been denied and was not held in abeyance. 😥. I wouldn't know this because USCIS kept renewing my C09 for 3 years. (Sad)!!!! 

 

Now I have to file a new I-485. Please @Sandraj or whoever can help me. I need info on:

- Where to send the I-485 and what to attach to the form.

- Do I need to still attach evidences to prove Bonafide Marriage?

- Can I file a waver for the I-485 fee?

- What's the timeline I am in for after filing?

 

Thanks and God Bless.

 

 

Yes submit what you have showing a bonafide marriage, submit a  copy of the I-360 receipt, a copy of your marriage certificate, birth certificate, copy of the divorce decree(If any) ,  copy of your I-94 , a copy of you spouse's birth certificate and 2 passport-type photos

 Submit form I-912 if you can't pay the USCIS fee.

 

You can file form I-765 if you need to work, form I-131 for advance parole, and G1145.

[Sandra G. 5,043]

1 hour ago, Strife said:

I’m wondering if our abusers can access our immigration records via Freedom of information act. Much as VAWA is confidential, can they use an attorney to request records?

Nope, your abuse  can't  access anything related to your VAWA case, and his attorney can't request either.

 

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[Ana FL 242]

46 minutes ago, dreamer1 said:

 

oh... that is a headache. How long ago did  you move?

I moved about 3 moths ago as well, updated my address with AR 11, however, I think mine will likely go to my lawyer... hope that is where they send it, just easier that way. 

I moved in June. I didn’t use a lawyer so everything is based on my address. Luckily I just heard back from my congress woman and she will reach out to them later this week to update my address and request a new card to be sent to me! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[dreamer1 320]

6 minutes ago, Ana FL said:

I moved in June. I didn’t use a lawyer so everything is based on my address. Luckily I just heard back from my congress woman and she will reach out to them later this week to update my address and request a new card to be sent to me! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

perfect! 

I hope this resolves quickly 🤗